Ma. Janice Javier Gumasing
ABSTRACT
Ergonomics deals with the efficiency of a person in their working environment. Many jobs, especially Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers, are affected by musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This study investigates and determines the ergonomic factors affecting tricycle drivers to help improve their working conditions. It aims to provide an ergonomic intervention for tricycle drivers to work in a safe environment and reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders. To further examine the demographics and working conditions of the tricycle drivers, a survey was conducted with 369 respondents from Koronadal City. The conduct of the study employed a questionnaire where the MSDs of these transport drivers were assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool. The data gathered and collected from the survey underwent further analysis, specifically Cronbach's Alpha, to identify how closely the series of data were related. The study results show that the mean age of the respondents is 40.26 years old, and the mean years of working as a tricycle driver are around 9.92 years. They also experienced discomfort and pain in their body, including the neck, back, and shoulder. The result of the RULA presents 100% of the respondents experiencing discomfort in their working environment, this indicates the need to investigate and implement change in the design of the chair. This research proposed an ergonomic backrest design for the chair of the tricycle drivers.
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Index Terms
- Ergonomic Intervention for Tricycle Drivers to Improve Working Conditions
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